*APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED

A WEEK-LONG INTENSIVE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO LOVE CHOIR!

ABOUT

This week-long camp provides an opportunity for high school students to engage in an honors-level music making choral experience. In addition to compelling rehearsal experiences, students will take elective classes such as Music Theory, Intro To Conducting, African Drumming, Group Voice Lessons, and participate in recreational activities all led by teaching artists who are leaders in their field. The High School Choral Institute will culminate in a performance in Studley Theatre.

COMMUTER & OVERNIGHT PACKAGES:

Through fundraising efforts, we are able to lower the cost of tuition from $575 to $475. 

• Double room with meal plan: $1,257
  • $575 tuition
    • $475 tuition
  • $423 lodging
  • $259 meal plan*
• Single room with meal plan: $1,679
  • $575 tuition
    • $475 tuition
  • $845 lodging
  • $259 meal plan*
• Commuter with meal plan: $834
  • $575 tuition
    • $475 tuition
  • $259 meal plan*
• Commuter only: $575
  
  • • $475 tuition

Lodging

• Overnight participants will stay in single or 2 person rooms in the residence halls on the SUNY New Paltz campus

*Meal Plan

• Peregrine Dining Hall on campus can accommodate students with specific dietary needs and allergies. Meal plan is required for overnight participants.
• Meal plan is required for all overnight participants and optional for commuters

Parking

• Parking is free for commuting participants in any lot on campus EXCEPT for the Service Building Lot and resident student lots.
• Click here for a campus map

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 1, 2026

3 step process:

1. Complete a Registration Form
2. Pay $100 deposit*
   • A $100 deposit is required. After submitting the registration form, you will be redirected to our payment portal to pay the deposit. You will also be e-mailed a direct link to the "Home E-mail Address" listed on your registration form.
3. Submit letter of Recommendation
   • A 100-150 word letter of recommendation is required from your choral teacher
   • Your choral teacher can submit their letter on your behalf here:
     • https://newpaltz.wufoo.com/forms/mey1vlr0gbwcwb/

Registration is not complete until registration form is submitted, $100.00 deposit is paid and a letter of recommendation has been received from your teacher. Once complete, you will be e-mailed an additional direct link to pay to the balance of your registration fees (tuition, board, room).

CAMP PAYMENT

Full camp payment is due by June 1, 2026.

*REFUND POLICY

$100.00 deposit is fully refundable if cancellation request is received before May 15, 2026.

SCHEDULE

Completed schedule coming soon...

One critical change: please note that the pick-up day and final concert for the camp is now one day earlier, ending on Saturday, July 11th. An updated schedule will be provided.

QUESTIONS?

E-mail John Wilson at wilsonj@newpaltz.edu